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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26
What Did the Jays DoT

A resident of Memphis, Mo, erected
on his lawn large bird-house. intend
ed as the summer house of flock Of
martins. 1t was a three-story affair,
and three varieties of birds inhabited
it-martins, bluebirds and sparrows.
The numbers were about equal. The
mixture of breeds did not appear to
cause discomfort for long time. Each
bird nation gathered sticks and straw
Snd other material for nests, and har-
mony prevailed for weeks. One day,
however, this gentlemans family dis
covered that there was something
wrong with the inhabitants of the airy
house on the lawn. There was unusual
commotion, a squalling, pecking and
fluttering, which denoted trouble in
the hitherto happy family. A close
watch brought the further discov-
cry that the martins and
bluebirds had joined forces,
and were making a mighty effort to
drive the sparrows off the premises.
The sparrows battled pluckily for their
home, but were in the end doomed to
defeat and ignominious fl ght. OppO-
site the lawn, in a neighbours yard,
stood several large oaks. A small col
ony of blue-jays had pre-empted homes
here. The sparrows, on being forced
from homes and nests, took refuge in
the oaks. Their advent was followed
by bird chatter and chirp and squall,
participated in by both sparrows and
Jays. The noise attracted the family,
and now two households were watching
with interest the actions of the winged
tribes. Shortly the sparrows, SEEM
ingly escorted by a number of the jays,
returned to the lawn and home. This
was followed by a convention of bird
music, in which the jays took the prom
inent part By-and-by the bodlam Of
voices ceased, and the jays did the
talking or chirping. They soon re-
turned to the oaks, leaving quiet and
peace on the lawn. The three bird cob
onies worked all summer without fur
Their jar or disagreement, Did the jays
act the part of peacemakersP--G0lden
DG,S
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26
Willie look the Hint.

Willie A and Maggie B had
been busy counting for two years,
meeting regularly every Wednesday
night in Hope street, Glasgow. About
a fortnight ago Willie, in parting with
his beloved, made the usual remark:
"rll meet you in Hope street next
Wednesday night. Mind and be
punctual."
"Deed ay, Willie, lad replied Meg,
wi merry twinkle in her e'e," we haze
met lang time moo in Hope street, and
l wis jist that it was nigh time we
were shifting our trysting place further
alang. What wad you say to Union
street, Willie has taken the hint and
invitations are out.-ScOttiSh american.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26
UNCLE JOHNS TALK.

Something About a Great Group Of Stars
Called the Clipper" and How to Find
the "North Star"
U. J.-Well, here we are, and I am
very glad to see you! Seven o'clock
and all on time, ready for our first talk.
But before we begin, Sarah, will you
please bring me about half a dipper of
water? On the farm, and in the school
room, love to drink out of a dipper.
Thank you! Adams ale forever
George, will you describe dipperP
GA dipper is made of tin, and it
has a cup to hold the water, or any
thing; and it has handle to hold it by,
and ring to hang it up by.
q. J,-Very good. Are all dippers
made of tin, Ella?
E.-No, sir. have seen them made
of wood, And my aunt has one made
of a gourd.
U. J.-Yes, gourds make very nice
dippers. Cup, handle, ring. Let me
show you dipper that l have here.
This is a map of the solar system on
this side; and here, on the other side,
is my dipper Sammie, what do you
say this one is made OFF
81 should say it was meant to look
like a dipper, and it is made of paint.
1t looks like lot of stars, with lines
between them.
u. $50 it does. Now I will take
this crayon, and put the stars on the
blackboard, without any lines, and you
may count them as l make them.
Glass One! two! three! four! five!
six! seven! eight!
U. What Mary?
M.-The last one does not belong to
the dipper.
u. THAT is true. But we shall
see pretty soon why have it here with
the dipper And now, l am sorry to
say that must talk alone for little
while, Just to save some of our time. /
wonder if you know that there is a
great dipper, looking very much like
this up in the skyP Yes, there is one.
And it has four stars for the cup or
bowl, two others for the handle, and
one more for the ring; a great dipper
made of seven stars! And wanted just
to tell you a few things about it this
evening, and leave you to see if you
can find it when you go home. OF
course, could 90 right out with you
now, and point it out to you. But that
would spoil the pleasure you will have
in finding it for yourselves. l won't
even tell you which way in the heavens
to look for it.
But now, will tell you three things
about it: First, when you do find it, il
YOU will look at these two stars oppO
site the handle, and follow the direc.
ton in which they point, right up tC
that bright star, you will come to the
North Star! That is called the "NOrtl
Star" because it is directly over tn,
North Pole of the earth; and these two
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26
oERMANYs RESOURCES.

Importance of the Empires Agricultural
Mining and Manufacturing Industries.
The material resources of Germany
beft great nation. Its area is 2OS 427
square miles, which is one eighteenth
part of Europe, and one two-hundred'
fftieth part of the whole dry land OF
the globe. 1t is less than that OF Swe'
den and Norway together, or than that
of Texas, and little more than that OF
France or of Spain.
The extent of the uncultivatable lan6
is inconsiderable. The arabic land, IN
Guiding garden ground and Vineyards
amounts to about one-half OF the area
In general the soil is remarkably well
cultivated. In good seasons the pro
duction has been found sufficient to
meet the native demands. VI the ce
reals the largest crop is ryei then oats
wheat and barley. The potato II
largely cultivated, not merely for food,
but also for distillatiOn into spirits
The common beet is largely grown IL
some sections for the production OF SUI
gar, the average product being 600, OOO,'
600 pounds annually The cultivation
of hops is in fourishing condition in
Southern Germany. They form one Of
the standard articles of export. To
bacco is raised in some districts, The
vine abounds in Southern Germany
and in the Rhone valley.
The culture of forests is conducted
more scientifically than in any Other
country. In many Of the States the
forests belong mostly to the Govern
ment; but even private owners are re
stricted by law from destroying theh
own trees. There are foresters trained
for the work from their early youth.
As soon as one tree is removed, an.
other is substituted. The woodlands
occupy about one-fourth Of the entire
country.
In the rural districts, notably in the
Rhine valley, one observes multitude!
of little villages, often six or seven il
sight at once. The houses are grouped
closely together; and surrounding
the whole are grain fields, vegetable
gardens and vineyards, all cut up into
little patches. One man will own per.
haps dozen little patches of land, in
as many places, the different exposures
being adapted to the raising of various
crops. The women do great part
of the work in the fields, sometimes be-
ginning as early as three o'clock in the
morning. They and the children often
go barefoot in the summer, while the
Iords of creation" wear shoes.
OF all European countries Germany
has the oldest manufactures. In the
last century it fell behind England and
Belgium; but is in fair way now to
recover its former position.
Germany abounds in useful minerals,
and in consequence takes high place
among industrial States. The produc-
ton falls short, indeed, of that of Eng
land, but bears comparison with that
of France and of the United States
Germany produces more silver, copper
and zinc than any other European
state. 1t also abounds in coal and iron,
having enough of the former to last
two thousand years at the present rate
of consumption; and has ample supplies
of tin, lead and salt.-BtShop Cyrus D.
FOSS, IN ChautduqVGn.
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bought for much less thar it can be
built Necessity is constantly COM
pelling people to part with buildings
for less than it cost to build them. The
like is true in regard to farm property.
Many persons fail f0f want of skill or
judgment, become sick or die just as
they get farms very well improved and
in good condition to become paying
property. These farms can often be
bought for what the improvements on
them cost, or for a trihe more. This is
not the case in wealthy farming dis
tricts, in the States that have been
settled for some time, as there one is
likely to have to pay for his share in
costly public buildings, roads and
bridges, as we'll rs for educational, re-
ligious and social advantages, In some
portions of Illinois, Michigan and
other States land is held for more than
it is worth for legitimate farming pur-
poses. But this is not the case in most
of the States and Territories. In many
of them farms in condition to pay
handsome returns on the investment
can be bought for what the improve
ments on them cost. The owners OBJ
tain the land for nothing and are will
ing to sell it for the same price, pro-
viding they can obtain compensation
for the money and labor they have ex-
pended on ChicGdo Times.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
EATING AND EARNING.

Oh, once there was a little boy,
VINO dearly loved to shirk,
Because he was lazy lad,
And hated all hard work.
One day his mother babe him churn
While she was gone 10 town;
But soon as she was out OF sight
He flung the dasher down.
sits churning, churning, twice 3 week."
He groaned despairingly;
II wish there were no cows wish
The churn was in the sea!
~ wish the butter'd churn itself;
wish"-and then lie sighed
1.-THE old woodbox would fill ITSELF"
And then he almost cried.
Its, 'Bub do this and Buo, do that
All day, oh, dearm groaned he.
sits all boy should do to eat
And grow, it seems 10 ne.
81 wish"-and he was wishing still
All foolish things, when, lo
There stood his mother in the door
How could she hurry So
~ s'pose the buffers come" she said;
His face began TO burn,
And he began TO fidget when
He saw her at the churn.
She lifted up the lid, and then
you lazy boyl" she said,
II ought 10 whip you, but l won't;
I'll punish you instead
by giving you dry bread 10 eat
Until you're glad to earn
The butter that you like so well
BY working at the churn."
Now he was pleased to think that he
Could easily get rid
or churning, il he went without
The butter for his bread.
But by and by he hungry grew,
And begged "piece to eat"
She cut slice Of bread. Alas
He missed the butter sweet.
At dinner-time dry bread again
The butter looked so NIGEL
'oh, dear!" thought he, II wish had
A IiHle for my slice"
At supper-time it really seemed
On dry bread he must choke;
his mother smiled. But, ali to him
1t seemed a sorry joke.
Next morning, very meekly, he
Unto his mother said:
"rll Churn to-day" And earn" said she
''The butter for your bread.
VI felt quite sure my plan would work;
hope from this you'll learn
This lesson: What he would enjoy
A boy must help 70 earn"
4 boy-or man-should be ashamed
To make himself a shirk;
To earn a share in hfe's good things,
Just do your share Of work.
Eden E. RerfOrd
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26

aEEEvsrsgNnSrS'sNssyzaEl
stars are called the Pointers why,
Alice?
A.-Because they point to the North
Star. 81
U. J.-Yes. Well, the second thing
l WANT to tell about this dipper is that
this star here at the end of the handle,
when you look closely at il, is tive
stars, bright one and dim one, that
seem very close together; and the dim
one is beautiful double star; but il
we look at it through one of these ma
chimes called telescopes, " it would APP
pear, as it really is, two great, bright
stars. There are thousands of double
stars among all the stars that we see
every night, but this is one of the most
interesting of them.
1.-The dipper was originally called
'Charleswain' or Wagon. 1t is part Of
the constellation or star group, Ursa
Major, the Great Bear, the dipper han
die representing the tail Of the bear,
The name of the double star, the mid
die one of the three in the bears tail,
is Mizar. The Pole Star is also double
star.
The most interesting thing i was
going to tell you is this: If long,
straight wire could be stretched all the
way from that North Star to the North
Pole of the earth on which we live, and
thatwire could be run straight through
the earth to the South Psle, and then
stretched straight on and on, away out
to the farthest star in the opposite part
of the heavens, the part of that wire
that was in the earth, reaching from
one pole to the other, would represent
the axis of the earth around which the
whole globe of the earth reVolves or
turns, just as | turn this ball round and
round, you see, about this knitting
needle. You know the earth turns
over, in that way, from west to east
once a day, slowly rolling over like that
in just twenty-four hours. Well, now,
that motion of the earth itself, slowly
| turning over from west to east, makes
| the whole heavens, all the stars and the
sun and moon all seem to turn around
right the other way, from east to west,
don't you soee So the sun seems to
rise in the east and go over our heads
and down ont of our sight In the
west! The moon does the same; and
all the stars, except the North Star, do
the same. The stars all rise in the east,
pass up over our heads, those that are
not too far north or too far south, and
pass down out of sight in the west. OF
course those that rise in the east in the
morning with the sun, pass over our
heads in the daytime and set when the
sun does, we can not see, because the
great sun shines so much brighter. Do
you understand it? If so, you do
| pretty well. You want to understand
it 50 that you can see it all with your
eyes shut. That is seeing with the
mind or with the imagination. And
now what want you to see, last of ALL,
about the Dipper, is that it will be, dur
ing a part of the twenty-four hours
right side up, and during the other part
of the twenty-four hours bottom side
up. This, remember, is because the
world turns over every day on its axis,
while the end of the axis points to the
North Star. "-MunyOn's Illustrated
| World
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26

"A Jewish theological seminary has
been opened in New York City Tho
aim of the college is to train strict,
orthodox young rabies. A complete
course of study for pupils intending to
enter the ministry will cover period
of eight years, divided into preparatory,
junior and senior courses. The curric-
ulum will have for its basis complete
mastery of the Hebrew Bible, devoting
to that purpose a thorough grammati-
cal and exegetical study, with the aid
of the critical commentaries Y
Mail.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26

"A remarkable illustration of the
enduring character of human hair may
now be seen in the British Museum,
where has been placed a wig, lately
found in Il temple at Thebes, which is
supposed to have been worn by an
Egyptian priest at a period not less
than ), 400 years ago.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26
The Way of the Politician.

Small Boy-Pa, who was that nice,
kind gentleman who just patted me on
the head?
His Father-That was a politician,
my son.
docs he know MAJ"
mo, my son, he doesn't; and he
doesn't know pa only about once in two
years. -Phild1elDhtG Call
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-26

"A penny before the eye frequently
prevents many close-sighted farmers
from seeing the dollars in the distance,
in well cultivated and well stocked
farms. ~ Z. Farmer.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-05-05

THE new tax law now pending in
the state senate seems bitter pill to
swallow for the Republican Senators,
who for political and selfish purposes
would rather leave things as they are
and defeat the new revenue bill. The
corporations and especially the rail
roads sre as usual at the bottom of
the trouble. They do not fancy the
idea of paying the same tax upon
their vast properties as the farmer
and working man does on his few
hard earnings. They nsed all poss-
sible means to influence the corpora
tion Senators to fight the new bill to
the last, and it required q special re-
minder by Governor Beaver and
State Treasurer Quay to set these fel-
lows right. They were told that the
Republican party could not afford to
carry the responsibility of defeating a
bill which will increase the revenues
of the state, and which is the only
means by which the state debt may be
reduced, as it had been under Patti
sons administra tion. The Senate
committee on finance finally reported
the bill with a few minor amendments
favorably.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-05-05
E>-,Judec Sheldon Dead.

BUFFALO. May l.--EX Judge James
Sheldon, for many years Chief Justice
Of the Superior Court bench, died at
three O'Clock this afternoon. He WAS
siXty-Six years old, and was one of the
best known and most popular Of Buifl.
los spirited citiZens.
John have you seen that woman
lately ?
john, in dStoniSLmcnt: What woman !?
That woman Picking Grapes fer
Speer's Wine Just see her in another
column and read about it,the wines
are found by chemists to be absolutely
pure aud equal TO the best in the
World. The Board of Health in Large
Cities and leading Hospitals have IL
dopted theiI use where wines are need
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-05-05
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our regular correSponGcnt)
WASHINGTON, Nay 2nd, |

(From our regular correSponGcnt)
WASHINGTON, May End, 1857.
The beautiful Capitol of the United
States Is beginning to bloom now and
in one week more it will be in all its
glory OF vernal attire. 1t IS well that
it does, for good representation of the
Nation will be here during the next
few weeks, and the city waits TO look
its loveliest. The streets are being
swept, the lawns trimmed, the foun-
tains sparkle in the sunshine. and the
parterres beging to bltze with natures
brightest hues.
Washington will lie nothing il not
lively during the month Of May. An
entertainment will be in order. which,
70. tunateIy for pGckets,is free to all.
This will be the dedication of the
Garfield statue 10y the Army of the
Cumberland, with procession, music,
and an oration by the late Speaker
Keifer. who by special permission of
the High Custodian of political corpses,
has been resustained for this OCCASION
ONLY, for period not to exceed twenty
minutes. And then will come the
crowning event of the season. the
long expected National Drill lasting
for more than a week and eliminating
in grand final pageant OH Decoration
dav.
The work OF fencing in the Drill
field is going on and everything will be
i'm readiness in due time. The en-
closure is ,O50 feet in diameter, and
the grand stand will be so arranged as
to enable spectators to see the entire
field and all of the performances. For
the camp, $50 tents have been engl ged
and some of the visiting cOnpa MES
will bring their own tents. At one eX-
tremity of the Drill ground panorama
of the famous battle between the Aer-
rimac Monitor IN Hampton Roads will
be erected, which will be very realis-
tic exhibition of this encounter. 1t
will be in full view of the grand stand.
and will form one Of the attrac tions
each night.
The Garfield Statue which is to be
unveiled with imposing ceremonies
cost S65, 900, of which 100000 was ap-
prOpriated by Congress for the pedestal,
and the other $35 900 was raised by his
comrades of the Society of the Army of
the Cumberland. 1t stands in circle
at the foot of Capitol Hill, southwest
erly from the Capitol, and is pedestri-
an figure of heroic size. 1t represents
Garfield in a graceful attitude. with
one hand holding manuscript, as if he
were addressing the people, and the
other resting on book supportedby a
column, while his top coat is thrown
back, giving the figure a felike ap-
pearance,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-05-05

That it is high time for the state
legislature to pass law which will do
away with the contradictions cropping
out OF the constructions put upon the
present license law by the judges in
several of tine districts was never more
apparent than this spring. While
Judge Furst, of this district and Judge
White, of the Indiana district, obey
the dictates OF their cousciences and
take the prohibition stand, Judge
Cummin, of Lycoming county, Judge
woodward, of the Luzerne district,
and Judge Bucher, OF Mifilin district
hold that Judge has no right to re-
fuse license, except when the appli-
cant has violated the license law.
There must be a way out of this laby
rinth OF judicial power and the sooner
1T is resorted to the better for the dig
nifty of our courts and judges. The
Philadelphia Times recently threw
some Light upon this matter by the
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-05-05
CHASING \ HORSiH-TuIEF.
Bullets, Had No Tcrrors for Him and
lie Got Away.

WILKE>BAREE, April % -On We'd
ncsday last Il valuable horse was stolen
from the stable of Rouse & Kline, at
WeatherlY. Officer Harrington was
put upon the track of the thief and
traced him to Harrington swamp. Tbs
thief rode through the swamp on horse
back and the officer, who WAS seated in
a carriage, had to give up the chase.
On Thursday afternoon the thief turn
ed up in another section of the country.
lie stopped at the farm house of Chris
tian Schan, who had been aprised of
the theft, and sn had all the farmers in
the vicinity, had his suspicious arous-
ed. The thief became alarmed ard
took to his heels. Farmers Schan and
LutZ mounted their horses, and taking
with them shotkun;. followed. They
called the thief u halls. bnt he refused
and they fired upon him. The stran
ger escaped 10 the mountain near by,
but his capture ls only question of
tiDe unless he prefers starvation.
The stolen horse WAS foun1 tied 10 a
tree near by, and returned to its own.
ers. In the exciting chase the thief
dropped blanket which he carried a.
round tn lhs shoulders. Iherc were
four or 1--we bull,t-holes in i, and il is
more than possib,s that tie wearcr
may have received mortal wounds.
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